ACACIA GROVE, HP4 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3AJ

ACACIA GROVE, HP4 3AJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3AJ, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3AJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lincoln Court with total crimes: 2
  • Doctor'S Commons Road with total crimes: 2
  • Loring Road with total crimes: 1

ACACIA GROVE, HP4 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9333.33%
Other theft31.96200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.93-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-50.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.890.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lincoln Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Doctor'S Commons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Loring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Coram Close
    Total1
    Other theft1